#AD2C8E

#AD2C8E

Overview

#AD2C8E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 44, 142, in HSL 314.4°, 59.4%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.6%, 17.9%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD2C8E

RGB

173, 44, 142

HSL

314.4, 59.4%, 42.5%

HSV

314.4, 74.6%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.6%, 17.9%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5274 0.193 339.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AD2C8E;
color: #AD2C8E;
border-color: #AD2C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD2C8E?

RGB(173, 44, 142) · HSL(314.4, 59.4%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.6%, 17.9%, 32.2%)

Does #AD2C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD2C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD2C8E background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.